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Dec 22, 2014

I had no gall bladder or appendix to make the diagnosis easier. The surgeon called in knew of the DS and saw that the blockage was a twist in the common channel. He removed it & restapled it he said and I have had no further episodes. Apparently lots of adhesions had formed & twisted the common channel somehow. I did struggle with taking all the vites off & on and have had some labs go a little low. I also have been diagnosed with osteopenia this year, tho I had a normal bone scan 2 years ago. I was partially at fault not taking enough. I now have increased it considerably and also take K1, k2, Vit D, Magnesium, & the rest religiously to turn it around. I followed the Vitalady list, tho have changed some of them, such as CAL UP D powder from Amazon instead of the big chalky horse pills! I am post menopausal so don't need iron infusions- the ferrous sulfate 325 mg my PCP recommended was enough to keep my iron in range. I don't use shakes at all but enjoy eating steaks, burgers, cheese, nuts, greek yogurt, or other proteins. I do have a sweet tooth & unfortunately haven't refrained from sugar, except during the first 9 months when it didn't taste well. I lost the weight during those months tho fortunately. I am presently 180 pounds and OK there. I am 63 so am not considering the reconstructive surgery due to age & expense. I am happy to have so much more energy and better health and look better, tho I did look older. I have struggled with depression since the DS more than before but I also started menopause the year prior so I know that played a part. I don't know if it was the DS or the hormonal changes from menopause but I lost all sexual desires & I believe that contributes to the depression also. I do not regret the DS however. I would do it again. I don't feel I have to diet anymore and I weigh what I did in 8th grade. I am pleased with my size, tho I feel I could easily drop 20-30 more with effort in going lower carb. I will eventually an a before & after picture here when I figure out how to scan. 

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Sedona, AZ
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12/17/2010
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Jul 31, 2009
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